International Law in the Transition to Peace: Protecting Civilians under jus post bellum

The book proposes a normative framework for the complex and legally uncertain time period between armed conflicts and peace, contributing to the furthering of a jus post bellum framework and enhanced legal clarity in complex environments. It suggests a dividing line between applicable legal frameworks to enhance legal clarity and the quest for sustainable peace, based on a legal analysis of the protective nature and function of law. The research is valuable for academics, researchers, and policy-makers in the areas of Public International Law, International Humanitarian Law, International Human Rights Law, Peace Operations, and Peace and Security Studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 326 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book presents a comprehensive and normative framework specifically tailored to the challenging and legally ambiguous period between armed conflicts and peace. By offering insights into the legal dimensions of this transitional phase, it contributes to the advancement of a jus post bellum framework and enhances legal clarity in complex and uncertain environments. This, in turn, fosters stronger protection engagements and improves prospects for achieving sustainable peace and security at national and international levels.

The book presents a novel but compelling argument for the establishment of a legal framework tailored for transitional environments. It is argued that such a framework is necessary to address contemporary and complex legal issues, as well as to support peace efforts in challenging contexts. The proposed legal framework seeks to establish a clear distinction between applicable legal frameworks, with the aim of enhancing both legal clarity on protection engagements and the pursuit of sustainable peace.

The foundation of the proposed framework is rooted in a legal analysis of the protective nature and function of law. By examining the role of law in safeguarding individuals and communities, the book provides a unique perspective on law that is valuable in the quest for sustainable peace and security. The research draws upon both contemporary legal debates and peace and conflict research to ensure that legal analysis is both rigorous and relevant to today's peace and security realities.

The book offers a valuable resource for academics, researchers, and policy-makers in the fields of Public International Law, International Humanitarian Law, International Human Rights Law, (the law of) Peace Operations, and Peace and Security Studies. It provides a comprehensive and systematic approach to understanding the legal dimensions of transitional environments, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities that arise during this critical phase. By promoting a deeper understanding of the legal framework, the book contributes to the development of effective policies and strategies for peacebuilding and post-conflict reconstruction.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032037301